DESOTO GATHERING CO, LLC - CHWALINSKI Gas Pipeline Facility in Clinton, Arkansas

DESOTO GATHERING CO, LLC - CHWALINSKI is a gas pipeline facility located in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. It is situated along Highway 261, serving the regional natural gas gathering and transmission network. As a gas pipeline facility in the United States, it operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and must comply with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. The facility is part of the extensive natural gas infrastructure in Arkansas, a state with significant natural gas production and pipeline networks. Typical gas gathering pipelines operate at moderate pressures and include cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion. The facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, connecting natural gas production sources to processing plants or transmission lines. Its location in rural Arkansas minimizes proximity to dense population centers, though it may cross waterways or agricultural areas. The pipeline contributes to the reliable delivery of natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use in the region.

The facility is located in a rural area of Van Buren County, Arkansas, characterized by forested hills and agricultural land. Pipelines in this region may cross streams and rivers, requiring erosion control and spill prevention measures. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses risks of leaks or ruptures that could affect local ecosystems. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to mitigate corrosion, a key environmental risk factor for aging pipelines.